MANILA, Philippines–Defending champion San Miguel Beer finally entered the win column in the PBA Philippine Cup after leaning on CJ Perez and Marcio Lassiter to beat Rain or Shine, 111-93, on Sunday at Ynares Center in Rodriguez, Rizal. Perez scored 23 points on top of six rebounds, four assists and two steals while Lassiter bucked […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines–Calvin Abueva’s career night that gave Titan Ultra a winning start to its PBA campaign was quite remarkable, given his age. Turns out, Abueva’s 41-point performance in Wednesday’s 100-96 win over Meralco at Ynares Center in Antipolo City made him the second-oldest player to score at least 40 in a PBA game. PBA chief […]
Read MoreCalvin Abueva erupted for a career-high 41 points to lead Titan Ultra past Meralco, 100-96, on Wednesday in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. The veteran player went 14-of-27 from the field, including four triples, and added seven rebounds and a steal in a dominant all-around performance.After a 45-all deadlock, […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines–Phoenix signed multiple players composed of veterans, free agents and one selected from the Rookie Draft ahead of the PBA season, which starts on Oct. 5. RJ Jazul and RR Garcia agreed to new deals, picked up Yousef Taha and Prince Caperal while inking second-rounder Dave Ando, the team announced recently on social media. […]
Read MoreJuan Gomez de Liaño made key shots in the clutch as Converge pulled off a 109-103 comeback win over Meralco in a tuneup game Thursday at Gatorade Hoops Center in Mandaluyong. The second overall pick of the recent PBA Rookie Draft buried a four-point basket and later drove in a left-handed layup over Raymond Almazan, […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines–Barangay Ginebra coach Tim Cone said the addition of Norbert Torres will help alleviate some of the big burden Japeth Aguilar endured during the past PBA season. “We just like Japeth had to play every minute and he would wear down and he wouldn’t be efficient in the later stage, and we needed someone […]
Read MoreThe Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) will bring games to Bahrain this December as part of its 50th season activities. League commissioner Willie Marcial and Bahrain Basketball Association president Alaa Mudara confirmed the development on Wednesday. “We’re very happy to host the games in Bahrain. A few national games have been in Bahrain but this time, […]
Read MoreSan Miguel is moving on from a controversial call in the Beermen’s Game 1 loss to TNT in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup Finals. SMB team manager Gee Abanilla confirmed that the team’s management has decided not to file a protest before the league following an offensive basketball interference call on Mo Tautuaa that ultimately […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines–Starting at holes as deep as 22 points, Barangay Ginebra on Wednesday night escaped Magnolia, 95-92, for a thrilling end to a sensational Christmas Day showcase at Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Gin Kings escaped their sister team Hotshots by the skin of their teeth on a Scottie Thompson buzzer-beating left corner triple, ultimately willing […]
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